Lillie Mae Collins

The Management and Staff of Southern Memorial Funeral Home of Dothan and Eufaula, Alabama bow in humble submission to announce the passing of Mother Lillie Mae Collins, 84 of Ashford, Alabama.

Mother Lillie Mae Collins was born October 27, 1931 to  the late Roosevelt and Mittie Gaskin.

She was married to the late Earnest (E.C.) Collins and to that union 8 children were born. Mother Collins dedicated her life to Christ and joined Church of God By Faith at an early age. She served as a faithful Church Mother and member of the Missionary Board until her health failed.

Mother Collins worked at Wex- Tex Corporation  for forty-one years while doing hair as a side job. She was known by all of Ashford for her famous press and curl hairdos. Even though the hot comb would graze your ear every now and then, Mother Collins would always blame the burning sensation on the hot grease, not her.

Mother Collins is  preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, and children Diane Collins Davis, Brenda Collins Butler; Earnest,  Patricia, Theo, and Marcus Collins.  

She leaves to cherish her memory, two sons; Rayford Collins, Virginia Beach, VA and Kenneth L. Collins,   Ashford, AL. Grandchildren; Randal Collins, Chicago, IL Kevis Davis, Manchester, VA; Ernie Davis, Anthony Davis Minneapolis, MN;  Tramaine Moore, Newark NJ; and   Aisha Mc Duffie, Washington, DC. Two Very Dear Cousins; Gwendolyn Crittenton and Kathy Hardrick, Ashford, AL ; a host of other family members and friends.

We ask that you keep the Collins family in your prayers. "When Only The Best Will Do" Southern Memorial Funeral Home "The One's Who Truly Care" 334.793.9300

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